"Bazaar A bazaar is a permanently enclosed marketplace or street where goods and services are exchanged or sold. The term originates from the Persian word ""bāzār"". The term bazaar is sometimes also used to refer to the ""network of merchants, bankers and craftsmen"" who work in that area. Although the current meaning of the word is believed to have originated in Persia, its use has spread and now has been accepted into the vernacular in countries around the world. In Balinese, the word ""pasar"" means ""market."" The capital of Bali province, in Indonesia, is Denpasar, which means ""north market."" ""Souq"""
"Souq A souq or souk (, ""shuq"", ""shuka"", Spanish: zoco, also spelled shuk, shooq, soq, esouk, succ, suk, sooq, suq, soek) is a marketplace or commercial quarter in Western Asian, North African and some Horn African cities () . The term ""souq"" goes by many alternatives in different parts of the world; in the Balkans, the term ""bedesten"" is used; in Malta the terms ""suq"" and sometimes ""monti"" are used for a marketplace; and in northern Morocco, the Spanish corruption ""socco"" is often used. The equivalent Persian term is ""bazaar"". In general a souq is synonymous with a bazaar or"
"Al Souk Al Kabir Al Souk Al Kabir (), also referred to as Souk Al Kabir or Meena Bazaar, is a community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Al Souk Al Kabir is located in the area of Bur Dubai and is one of the oldest residential areas in the city with a predominantly South Asian population, restaurants and shops. The locality, referred to as ""Meena Bazaar"" by the local Pakistani and Indian community, also encompasses the historic Al Bastakiya district of Dubai. Al Souk Al Kabir, literally meaning ""The Big Market"", saw an influx of traders from India in"
"into modern ones where new products that are mainly imported are exposed to the sale (clothes, bags, etc.). Souk El Kamour Souk El Kamour (Arabic:سوق الكامور) or the spices market is one of the most important and oldest souks of the medina of Sfax. The souk got its name probably from its special architecture. Its streets are covered with a barrel vault called ""Kamr ""in Arabic. Backed by the northern facade of the Great Mosque, the souk stretches along an east-west axis, perpendicular to the main wing of the souk Errbaa. According to some historians, this market was specialized in"
"engravings, works of fiction and travel writing. Shopping at souq or bazaar is a standard part of daily life throughout the Middle East. Today, souqs tend to be found in a city's medina (old quarter) and are often important tourist attractions. The Arabic word is a loan from Aramaic ""šūqā"" (“street, market”), itself a loanword from the Akkadian ""sūqu"" (“street”, from ""sāqu"", meaning “narrow”). The spelling souk entered European languages probably through French during the French occupation of the Arab countries Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in the 19th and 20th centuries. Thus, the word ""souq"" most likely refers to Arabic/North"
"other changes. A joiner in the tradition of the medina of Sfax is someone who chops the wood from olive trees and other similar ones to create agricultural machines and eating bowls and other bigger eating bowls called Mithrad. Souk El Haddadine (Sfax) Souk El Haddadine (), also called the Market of BlackSmiths or Souk El Haddadine and El Najjarine, or the Market of BlackSmiths and Joiners, is one of the souks, or markets, of the medina of Sfax, Tunisia. The souk is located near Bab Jebli in the East and takes a turn with the start of Nahj El"
"three markets: S""ouk Erbaa El Wesaa"" (the wide Souk Erbaa) in the east and ""Souk Erbaa El sghir"" (the small Souk Erbaa) and ""Souk Erbaa Thayak"" (the tight Souk Erbaa) in the west. Souk Erbaa El Thayak that was basically a storage place for animals feed, and then for the animals themselves. Afterwards, it became a place for textile trading. The rest of the Souk was specialized in the wool products (""laffa"") trading (coats, blankets, chechias, margoums, etc.). Also, it was the trading place for Syrian products (""saya""). Souk Erbaa (Sfax) Souk Erbaa (Arabic: سوق الربع), also known as Souk"
"Souk Es Sabbaghine (Sfax) Souk Es Sabbaghine (Arabic: سوق الصباغين ) or the dry cleaners market is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax. The souk got its designation from the dry cleaners who used to work there. Currently, it is called « ""Souk Sidi Bou Chouaïcha"" » with reference to a small mosque in it. This market is located in the north-south axis in the extension of Souk Errbaa near Souk El Haddadine and Bab Jebli. It is surrounded by Souk El Gazal in the north-western part, and Souk El Bleghjiya in the south-eastern one. According"
"vegetables market. Souk El Jazzarine Souk El Jazzarine (Arabic : سوق الجزارين ) is one of the souks (or market) of the medina of Sfax and specifically of Bab Jebli. The original souk El Jazzarine used to have a place to slaughter the animals. It was surrounded by Souk El Sabbaghine from the west, Souk El Haddadine from the north and Fondouk El Haddadine from the east side. Considering the city's evolution, the souk was transferred to become located in front of Bab Jebli which made it limited by the path neighboring to the southern city's wall, Souk El Mahsoulat"
"a smaller scale with fewer shops. In pre-Islamic Arabia, markets took on two forms, permanent urban markets and temporary, seasonal markets often located in regional districts. Gradually, markets or bazaars gradually became central features of urban towns and were relocated to the city centre. Permanent markets are mentioned frequently in ancient literary sources. Markets with historical or architectural significance include: The Hebrew word for market is ""shuk"" (plural: ""shvakim""), and food markets are found in every major city. Famous markets include the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv and Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. Street markets are called ""pazar"" in Turkish"
"Souk El Hannatine Souk El Hannatine (Arabic: سوق الحناطين) or souk El Attarine is one the old markets of the Medina of Sfax. The name of the souk is inspired by the embalmers that occupy it who used to sell coffins and any materials needed for washing the dead. Souk El Hannatine used to be located in the east part of the main approach perpendicular to Souk El Rbaa. According to some historical documents, this souk was called ""Souk Al Marsten"" named after the hospital that used to be there while the French authorities were in Souk Al Chachiat. During"
"Souk El Kamour Souk El Kamour (Arabic:سوق الكامور) or the spices market is one of the most important and oldest souks of the medina of Sfax. The souk got its name probably from its special architecture. Its streets are covered with a barrel vault called ""Kamr ""in Arabic. Backed by the northern facade of the Great Mosque, the souk stretches along an east-west axis, perpendicular to the main wing of the souk Errbaa. According to some historians, this market was specialized in selling spices and sfaxian natural products (raisins, almonds, pistachios, dried figs,etc.). Nowadays, most of his shops got converted"
"from word Bazaar which means a market in Indonesian language. The market used to be crowded and busy every ""Kliwon"" day. According to one story, the market was initially known as the cattle market, especially for trading goats and sheep but transformed to a general market emphasizing in textile-related businesses. During East Indies ruling in nineteenth century, Arab immigrants, mostly Hadhrami people were categorized as East Foreigners within the colonial social structure through ""Stelsel Wijken"" (Districts system) policy. The population was required to live in a special determined area and was led by a captain appointed by the government. The"
"Souk El Haddadine (Sfax) Souk El Haddadine (), also called the Market of BlackSmiths or Souk El Haddadine and El Najjarine, or the Market of BlackSmiths and Joiners, is one of the souks, or markets, of the medina of Sfax, Tunisia. The souk is located near Bab Jebli in the East and takes a turn with the start of Nahj El Bey (Alley of the Bey). It used to be joined in one part but got divided later on into two separate parts : one for BlackSmiths and the other for Joiners like it still is today along with some"
"the nineteenth century, its name was changed to ""Souk Al Attarine"", which is still used.. Souk El Hannatine Souk El Hannatine (Arabic: سوق الحناطين) or souk El Attarine is one the old markets of the Medina of Sfax. The name of the souk is inspired by the embalmers that occupy it who used to sell coffins and any materials needed for washing the dead. Souk El Hannatine used to be located in the east part of the main approach perpendicular to Souk El Rbaa. According to some historical documents, this souk was called ""Souk Al Marsten"" named after the hospital"
"Souk Erbaa (Sfax) Souk Erbaa (Arabic: سوق الربع), also known as Souk El Rhadra (Arabic: سوق الرهادرة), is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax, Tunisia. This market was founded during the Aghlabid reign in the 9th century, but witnessed many changes through the centuries. The current state goes back to the Tunisian independence period. For decades, this souk was exclusive for the nobles of Sfax and its rich citizens because of the type and quality of its products. Till this day, its merchants belong to the noble society of the community (which is not only related"
"Spice Bazaar The Spice Bazaar (Turkish: Mısır Çarşısı, meaning Egyptian Bazaar) in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. There are several documents suggesting the name of the bazaar was first ""New Bazaar"". The building was endowed to the foundation of the New Mosque, and got its name ""Egyptian Bazaar"" () because it was built with the revenues from the Ottoman eyalet of Egypt in 1660. The word ""mısır"" has a double meaning in Turkish:"
"Saddar Bazaar Saddar Bazaar () is usually the main market or bazaar in most of the Cantonments of India and Pakistan. The word ""Saddar"" is derived from Arabic which means, the 'Chest', 'Center' or 'Main'. Owing to this derivation, it means the ""Central or Main"" bazaar. During the British Raj in South Asia, a number of Garrisons were established throughout Pakistan and India. Most of these cantonments, especially in Punjab region had one, two or three of the following bazaars: Following important cantonments or cities of Pakistan have Saddar Bazaars; Saddar bazaars are usually controlled by respective Cantonment Boards which"
"to historians, Souk Es Sabbaghine had many workshops for dry cleaners and tanners. Nowadays, the souk changed. All the tanning dyeing activities got removed to the outside of the medina while fruits and vegetables traders established their shops in it. Souk Es Sabbaghine (Sfax) Souk Es Sabbaghine (Arabic: سوق الصباغين ) or the dry cleaners market is one of the oldest souks of the medina of Sfax. The souk got its designation from the dry cleaners who used to work there. Currently, it is called « ""Souk Sidi Bou Chouaïcha"" » with reference to a small mosque in it. This"
"Souk El Hout Souk El Hout (Arabic: سوق الحوت), or the Fish Market, is one of the most popular markets in the medina of Sfax because of all of the different kinds of fish that can be bought there. The first fish market in Sfax was located in the inner court of Beb Diwan where fish was sold under the silo of the Oldster Mosque. This Souk in particular kept getting bigger gradually until it extended to the path of she Great Mosque of Sfax. Some of the fishermen used to sleep over in the Souk in cabins and tents;"
"of Ashura during which merchants cease trading for about 10 days and religious ceremonies are held inside the bazaar. Like other bazaars in Middle East, there are several mosques constructed behind the bazaar, the most notable of them being Jome' Mosque. In 2000, the Historical Hermitages Organization of Iran begin a restoration project of the Bazaar, with the full participation of the shop owners. The rehabilitation project won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2013. Bazaar of Tabriz The Bazaar of Tabriz (, also Romanized as ""Bāzār-e Tabriz"") is a historical market situated in the city center of Tabriz,"
"Sarafa Bazaar Sarafa Bazaar (English: Sarafa Market) is a jewellery market and night street food court located in central Indore, India. Sarafa is the only market in India which remains as a jewellery marketplace at daytime and converts itself into a street food court at night. The market consists of two sub-markets namely Bada Sarafa Bazaar and Chhota Sarafa Bazaar. Indore's Sarafa Bazaar is a popular tourist place because of its cuisine and night lifestyle. The market originated as the central jewellery market in the city of Indore. Located 2 Kilometres from Indore's central marketplace Rajwada, Sarafa was the central"
"Souk El Jazzarine Souk El Jazzarine (Arabic : سوق الجزارين ) is one of the souks (or market) of the medina of Sfax and specifically of Bab Jebli. The original souk El Jazzarine used to have a place to slaughter the animals. It was surrounded by Souk El Sabbaghine from the west, Souk El Haddadine from the north and Fondouk El Haddadine from the east side. Considering the city's evolution, the souk was transferred to become located in front of Bab Jebli which made it limited by the path neighboring to the southern city's wall, Souk El Mahsoulat from the"
"Each market takes its name from the day of week on which it is held: suq al-sabt (the Saturday market), suq al-ahad (the Sunday market), etc. These markets sell agricultural and livestock products, and also the diverse craft products of the inhabitants of villages near the markets. Dhamar city hosts a weekly market called suq al-rabu’ (the Wednesday market), but it also contains a permanent market. The latter market, distinguished by the diversity of products for sale, is divided into numerous sub-markets such as the grain market, the jambiyyah market, the coffee market, the fodder market, the bread market, etc."
"four-story building. Fresh goodies, ready-to-eat foods, local snacks and drinks can be found sold in the market. Siti Khadijah Market The Siti Khadijah Market () is a market in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. The name is derived from Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the wife of Prophet Muhammad who was a businesswoman on that time. Thus, this market also is dominated by women sellers. The market was originally established as Buluh Kubu Market () in 1985 and opened to the public by Sultan Ismail Petra. The foundation stone of the building was laid by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah. The market was then renamed"
"gate on the other side of the city. The bazaar at Tabriz, for example, stretches along 1.5 kilometres of street and is the longest vaulted bazaar in the world. Moosavi argues that the Middle-Eastern bazaar evolved in a linear pattern, whereas the market places of the West were more centralised. In pre-Islamic Arabia, two types of bazaar existed: permanent urban markets and temporary seasonal markets. The temporary seasonal markets were held at specific times of the year and became associated with particular types of produce. Suq Hijr in Bahrain was noted for its dates while Suq 'Adan was known for"
"entrance. Wazir Khan Mosque features South Asia's first example of a purpose-built Central Asian ""charsu bazaar"", or four-axis bazaar - although in the Wazir Khan Mosque adaptation, two of the four axises are aligned as the mosque's entryway, while the other two form the Calligrapher's Bazaar. In addition to the row of shops that formed the ""Calligrapher's Bazaar,"" the mosque also rented space to other types of merchants in the mosque's northern and eastern façades, and also ran the nearby Shahi Hammam. Revenues from these sources were meant to serve as a ""waqf"", or endowment, for the mosque's maintenance. Construction"
"origin. According to French Protection Authorities' reports, the souk was specialized in selling spices and blankets. It was also known for its large coffee shop that used to be the meeting place for the gentlemen of the city. Souk El Trouk (Sfax) Souk El Trouk (Arabic : سوق الترك ) is one of the oldest markets in the Medina of sfax. Souk El Trouk used to be expanded all over the covered part of Zuqaq El Marr. The souk used as inspiration for its name a small mosque that was located inside of the souk and it was called El"
"Souk El Najjarine Souk El Najjarine (Arabic: سوق النجارين) or the carpenters market is one of the souks of the Medina of Sfax. The souk was located in the intersection between Souk El Haddadine and Nahj El Bey (or ""Zuqaq El Marr"", the current Mongi Slim Street), near ((Bab Nahj El Bey]]. As its name indicates, this market is specialized in the carpentry craft. But what distinguishes the carpenters of Souk El Najjarine is that they use only the olive trees wood for their products. That is why they are still known and kept their work successfully even with all"
"Souk El Jomaa Souk El Jomaa (Arabic: سوق الجمعة) is the first souk that was made in Sfax even before the fence and the Great Mosque of Sfax. It is located in the middle of the Medina, in the east side of the Great Mosque of Sfax, between the latter's path and Nahj El Bey. Considering that its location is not far from the sea, this souk was the destination of the village residents's products and other neighboring islands before the establishing of the medina. It was named the way it is in relation to the day it used to"
"Al Bahah Region Al-Bahah Region ( """" ) is a region of Saudi Arabia. Al-Baḥah is located in the southwestern part of the Hejazi region. It has an area of 9,921 km², and a population of 411,888 (2010). Its capital is Al Bahah . The region includes Al-Baḥah City, Al-Mikhwah and Baljorashi. Baljorashi has a famous traditional market known as ""sooqe as-sabt"", which translates to English as ""Saturday market"". The Baljorashi market is very old and its exact age is unknown. This market opens after the Fajr prayer, or around 5 A.M. local time. The market closes around noon. People"
"are in turn under the administrative control of Station Headquarters. Saddar Bazaar Saddar Bazaar () is usually the main market or bazaar in most of the Cantonments of India and Pakistan. The word ""Saddar"" is derived from Arabic which means, the 'Chest', 'Center' or 'Main'. Owing to this derivation, it means the ""Central or Main"" bazaar. During the British Raj in South Asia, a number of Garrisons were established throughout Pakistan and India. Most of these cantonments, especially in Punjab region had one, two or three of the following bazaars: Following important cantonments or cities of Pakistan have Saddar Bazaars;"
"Souk El Mahsoulat Souk El Mahsoulat (Arabic : سوق المحصولات) or market of the harvests is one of the oldest souks of Bab Jebli, in the Medina of Sfax. This souk is specialized in selling local products of Sfax (cereals, almonds, olives, etc.). It's activity depends of the harbor and agricultural activity in the city. Souk El Mahsoulat is located in the east of Bab Jebli, one of the northern gates of the medina. It is surrounded by Souk Kriaa from the northern side near the old slaughterhouse, and by Souk El Omrane from the eastern one. This market was"